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CU54 LMJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,091 mi
Last recorded53,091 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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CU54 LMJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU54 LMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU54 LMJ registered?

CU54 LMJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is CU54 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 LMJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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